How can I have my child assessed for Dyslexia?

If you think your child may be dyslexic, contact your school
principal and explain your concern. Under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA Reauthorization, 1997) and Public
Law 94-142, The Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1978,
you are entitled to have your child evaluated by the school.
Generally, schools provide a basic evaluation, but they do not
always make a differential diagnosis for dyslexia. Should you wish
to pursue the diagnosis privately, you should seek a qualified
evaluator. If you decide to use a private evaluator, ask if this
individual is familiar with diagnosing dyslexia and which areas she
will be testing. A diagnosis of dyslexia can be made after these
areas have been assessed: general ability, word recognition, word
attack (sounding out words), spelling, reading comprehension, and
written expression. In addition, a comprehensive evaluation will
include assessment of oral language skills which affect learning to
read and write. In Tennessee, contact the
Center for the Study and
Treatment of Dyslexia for information on testing your child for
dyslexia.

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